Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Calgary, Canada
Security / Penetration Tester pay in Calgary centres on C$200k ($150k) at mid-level, from C$160k to C$240k. Calgary has about 1.3 million residents and is the 3rd largest of the 11 Canada cities we list. No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based here today; Canada has 1, and remote roles can be done from Calgary.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Calgary
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Calgary today, so these are the nearest in Canada, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Security Engineer, Application Security
Junior Penetration Tester
Penetration Tester
Senior Penetration Tester
Lead Penetration Tester
"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
Security / Penetration Tester pay by level in Calgary
Gross annual pay in CAD. Calgary is 0.96× the Canada median (-4%), which is C$210k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | C$130k | C$160k | C$190k | $110k | |
| Mid-level | C$160k | C$200k | C$240k | $150k | |
| Senior | C$210k | C$260k | C$310k | $190k | |
| Lead | C$250k | C$310k | C$380k | $230k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Calgary.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Calgary
Attacks applications before someone else does, then helps fix what breaks.
- Run web, API and mobile penetration tests against agreed scope
- Triage scanner output and remove false positives
- Write findings with proof of exploit and a fix recommendation
- Add security checks to CI
- Retest fixes and track remediation
Skills and stack employers ask for
Tools named most often
Time zone
Calgary is on America/Edmonton. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 6 h with US East, 1 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe.
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Calgary: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Calgary?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Calgary earns a median of C$200k a year ($150k), with a p10 to p90 range of C$160k to C$240k. Junior pay starts near C$160k, senior pay is C$260k and leads reach C$310k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Calgary?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Calgary today, but Canada has 1 and Security / Penetration Tester roles open to remote candidates in the same time zone are common. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Calgary pay compare with the rest of Canada?
Calgary ranks 4th of 11 Canada cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.96x the national median (-4%). The national mid-level median is C$210k, so Calgary is below it. Against the US it is 17% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Calgary ask for?
Attacks applications before someone else does, then helps fix what breaks. Typical requirements: OWASP Top 10, Burp Suite, Scripting, Threat modelling, Reporting. The tools named most often are Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Postman, Docker.
Can a Security / Penetration Tester work with US or European teams from Calgary?
Calgary is on America/Edmonton. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 6 h with US East, 1 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe. 70% of Security / Penetration Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Security / Penetration Tester job in Calgary with PassRidge?
Tell us your level and stack in the form on this page. A recruiter sends matching roles with the pay shown upfront; it is free for candidates and nothing goes to an employer without your written OK. Our placement range for Calgary starts at the higher of the city and national median.